Bringing Air Canada back to life
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to raise the spectre of bankruptcy for Air Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra have stepped in with a $5.9 billion lifeline package for the country鈥檚 largest airline. Professor Karl Moore takes a closer look at the key components of the package, particularly those that came as a surprise.
Researchers find real-world case study in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The just-in-time inventory system may have revolutionized supply chain management, but the staggering complexity of distributing COVID-19 vaccines calls for a more nuanced approach. Professor Saibal Ray brings his supply chain expertise to bear on the issue, painting the challenge in vivid detail and recognizing the opportunity to make supply chains more resilient in the future.
Predicting the future of domestic vaccine production
Professor Saibal Ray joins the Scott Thompson Show podcast to answers questions about current state of COVID-19 vaccine acquisition across Canada. Recently, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a substantial provincial investment in the construction of a new, state-of-the-art influenza vaccine facility.
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Sandra Gualtieri, an entrepreneur and disability rights activist with cerebral palsy, enlisted the help of four 9I制作厂免费 students to design a custom airplane seat that alleviates discomfort for people living with disabilities.
Dobson Centre surpasses $1-billion milestone in startup seed funding
Over the past three decades, the 9I制作厂免费 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has catalyzed the creation of 450 active startups that have generated more than 6,000 new jobs. Now, the 9I制作厂免费 Dobson Centre is celebrating another milestone: $1 billion in seed funding raised by the startups it has supported.
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The 9I制作厂免费 Executive Institute鈥檚 four-week Strategic Problem Solving course has made a recent top 10 list of executive courses in strategy or strategic management. The online course teaches executives, engineers, and entrepreneurs to use the popular 4S method used by management consultants to devise and sell solutions with confidence.
MBA students place third at Wharton鈥檚 2021 People Analytics Case Competition
Congratulations聽to Desautels MBA students聽Beatriz Otero Russo Villaca,聽Christopher Bahen-Taitand and Melissa Palumbo聽for placing third at the Wharton鈥檚 People Analytics Case Competition. The team virtually showcased their findings to a panel of judges including representatives from Teach for America, academics and industry experts.
MBA students emphasize importance of women in business
Current MBA students Vivianne Yao and Emily Gogarty reflect on the importance of women in business, and their motivation for starting an advanced degree while at the top of their respective fields.
Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt named MUS Professor of the Year
The Management Undergraduate Society (MUS) has awarded the 2020-2021 Professor of the Year Award to Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt. This annual award recognizes a professor's meaningful involvement with the student body, eagerness to have an impact on students lives outside the classroom, and great insight on theoretical and academic matters.
Professor Karl Moore loves teaching on Zoom
He can鈥檛 speak for everyone, but Professor Karl Moore has enjoyed the advantages of teaching on Zoom during the pandemic. While he admits there are drawbacks, Zoom gives him an opportunity to welcome global guests to the classroom, which would be impossible in-person. Moore also finds that students are more receptive to participating through Zoom, as the virtual dynamic levels the playing field.
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Professor Dror Etzion is one of the two minds behind a new online social platform that encourages Canada鈥檚 1.1 million small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to act sustainably.
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Desautels Capital Management creates lasting value for students
Launched in 2009, Desautels Capital Management (DCM) gives students a unique opportunity to run multi-million dollar investments funds before graduation.
Current and former students point to the experience as a highlight of their time in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) and Honours in Investment Management (HIM) programs.
Behind Canada鈥檚 COVID-19 vaccine shortage
Professor Saibal Ray recently made a guest appearance on The Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio to discuss the current vaccine shortage in Canada.
From Ray鈥檚 perspective, politics has played a central role in many countries鈥� decision to reserve vaccines for their own citizens, but navigating a complex supply chain has also factored into the difficulties experienced by countries like Canada.
Remote work, one year later
Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt recently joined The Conversation鈥檚 podcast to reflect on the impact that a year of working from home has made on companies and their employees.
To gain an inside perspective on the effectiveness of remote work, Reyt has tracked 250 Canadian CEOs throughout the pandemic and asked them about their experiences.
Flexible mindset key to business success in 2021
In a recent conversation with Louis Vachon, CEO of the National Bank of Canada, Professor Karl Moore discusses the key ingredient for business success in 2021: adaptability. Embracing change and cultivating a flexible culture in the workplace will set leaders apart in a shifting business landscape, he says.
